For Sale: “As Is”

Are you familiar with the term, â€œas is?â€Â Itâ€™s used to describe sales transactions in which the seller offers goods in their present, existing condition to prospective buyers.

An as is sign on a product for sale notifies prospective buyers that they are taking a risk on the quality of the goods if they purchase that particular item. Â Â There is no warranty to cover the sale of the goods; there is no guarantee from the manufacturer or the seller of the product. Therefore, what you see is what you get; what you donâ€™t see is what you donâ€™t get.Â Of course, the buyer is free to inspect the goods before purchase, but if any hidden defects are discovered after purchase, the buyer has no recourse.

You may be surprised to know that buyers take risks often when purchasing products and goods. Usually, these purchases have low cost, small dollar amounts determined by the buyerâ€™s affordability based on a certain budget. In many cases, the product has no lasting value in terms of usability. Â In some instances, the buyer’s purchase it namely for sentimental reasons.

Would you believe me if I told you that, as born-again Christians, we all have invisible signs that read, â€œAs is?â€Â The only difference is our Buyer was fully aware of what He was getting. It didnâ€™t matter that we had hidden defects, imperfections and blemishes. Our appearance was not of importance to Him.Â It didnâ€™t matter that we were damaged goodsâ€¦broken, cracked and marred like clay pottery. He wanted us anyway! Our Buyer knew that the Manufacturerâ€™s product had lasting value, and once restored could be used to give glory to the One who created us. After all, Heâ€™d said from the beginning everything Heâ€™d created was good.Â Therefore, our Buyer paid the highest price for us without concern for risking the quality of the Manufacturerâ€™s Brand. Â He knew the Manufacturerâ€™s warranty came with a guarantee that would be sealed by the power of His Holy Spirit.

I have learned that the main reason the Buyer purchased me was for sentimental reasonsâ€¦He loved me unconditionally. Now because He loved me so much that He paid with His Blood, I am committed to loving Him in return, and serving Him unashamedly.

â€œThough He slay me, yet will I trust Him.â€ -Job 13:15

I am so thankful that Jesus Christ purchased me in my â€œas isâ€ condition. What about you?

He still wants to take you â€œas is.â€Â Heâ€™s in the business of restoring lives, healing and renewing hope.

He will take you in your â€œas isâ€ condition just because He loves you unconditionally.